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CV53 PFG

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,683 mi
Last recorded124,683 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 PFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 124,683 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 115,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 115,375 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 106,779 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 98,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2'5mm

Fail 17 Oct 2011 98,671 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2'5mm

Pass 4 Nov 2010 89,172 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 89,170 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 77,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,243 miles

front brake pads worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,729 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2006

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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CV53 PFG is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 65,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV53 PFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CV53 PFG registered?

CV53 PFG is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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